Of all the next-generation titles shown in playable form it’s undoubtedly Crytek’s Ryse: Son of Rome that has received the harshest critique. It’s true that the original playable demo was possibly a poor choice to show to the global audience, but many suggested it was a QTE heavy affair where in reality it was closer to God of War: a gap in Microsoft Studios’ software library which they are undoubtedly hoping to fill with Ryse: Son of Rome.
In play the latest build of Ryse: Son of Rome feels exactly the same as its predecessor, only now the on-screen prompts have gone. This convinced many that it’s no longer a vague button masher, proving how unfounded their fears had been inElectronic Theatre Image the first place. Ryse: Son of Rome was and is a brutal scrolling beat-‘em-up videogame akin to DmC: Devil May Cry or God of War, trading in style and grace for raw brutality.
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Ryse was awesome, i have no idea why it wasnt recieved well and why we havnt seen another, Rome conquered so much, you could take the action anywhere, and it looked great when xbox one came out, now would be even better.
Ryse: Son of Rome was an Xbox One launch title that has been left to collect dust, but Crytek should set aside Crysis and give Ryse another shot.
"for an Xbox game"
Way to subtly throw shade there. It looked amazing compared to any game at the time it was released.
Never played it myself though, wasn't really interested in it personally. Plus it came at a time when I didn't own an Xbox console. But it was at least different than the usual copy/paste games we get. So I hope it gets another chance sometime soon.
It was a stunning game on all basis. One of the standout games for Xbox as a whole. I ended up buying on pc as well… and yes nothing looked better than it in PC at the time either. Nothing just ok about it, definitely needs a sequel.
@snookies12, don't pretend like the Xbox One didn't struggle with being gimpled by its tiny pool of ESRAM as a frame buffer. It was significantly weaker than the PS4.
Metacritic 60, user score 6.4. I'm not alone in putting it into the "ok" category...
@snookies
Haven't played it but at least you know enough to defend Xbox over it. The game did look good, for an Xbox game. That's not some "subtle shade," it's full on reality.
I remember it being nearly the only graphically decent game on the Xbone for like the first two years after launch, and graphics were that games strength
The qte's were disappointing though. God of war was doing it back in the ps2 days. As gorgeous as the game was, the gameplay needed to be updated.
I really liked the original Ryse but Crytek doesn't have the funds. The mismanaged their properties and let EA raid them with Crysis for the duration of their relationship. Right now they are working on Crysis 4, I doubt they can spare resources to work on a Ryse sequel.
It would have to be funded by MS, I really liked Ryse sure it got repetitive but the setting visuals and story were good
MS should have funded a sequel to Ryse and Sunset OD. Two good franchises they definitely needed last gen.
MS is too busy trying to become the next EA, Ryse wont be on their list of titles to finance unless it gets a hipster makeover with lootboxes.
I recently bought it for the steamdeck and have to say... 60fps is a game changer. I really wished MS had gotten a one x patch or series boost mode option but sadly, nope. Other games that definitely deserve a second chance (esp on steamdeck/pc) are quantum break and sunset overdrive. Both deserved 60fps support on one x / series but you have to go to PC for that.
Rumor has it Crytek had plans for a Ryse 2 but due to the low turnout for XB (at the time) it was shelved. They really should give this another shot. i dont care if its multiplat on PS and XB and PC and Switch... just so long as part 2 gets made.
Game was good enough, not great.
Graphically it was top notch. Still holds well till this day.
It only needed more enemy variety and few more movesets or weapons to use. That would have made the experience tons better.
Xbox Game Pass Quests recently reset for the month of August. So if you try to collect as many Microsoft Rewards points as possible, there's a new set available now.
This is not what I would call value for money spent. They give you quests in liveservice games to get you "re-engaged" with the monetization schemes or to get you hooked or so you at least spend some extra on skins and loot boxes. Then they dole out paltry points after you have already paid extra for whichever liveservice within a liveservice that you are already paying for. My worry is people can't actually be that stupid to fall for this, can they?
How does it not make sense? O thy god of reason, shine some evidence upon us. Ryse of Rome, ESO,and AC: Origins are all live service games, between them you can get 275 points. Liveservice games are made to keep people spending. Therefore, Gamepass is a live service and the points are for playing live service games.
It is not my problem that this does not make sense to you, it is absolutely your problem. I mean it is all your problem.
Hate Xbox but comments in every Xbox article 😂 without making sense smh
"But none could question the quality of it's animation: of all the next generation titles witnessed by Electric Theater Ryse: Son of Rome features the slickest most believable character animation yet."
And haters think the movement of the characters is bad lol
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"Ryse: Son of Rome is still a flawed experience at present with a camera that has failed to take on advice from any modern scrolling beat-‘em-up and instead drawing parallels with the frustrating Ninja Gaiden 2; a five year old videogame that has since been surpassed significantly in this area. Furthermore the context sensitive attacks often result in the player being landed in the way of unblockable attacks through no fault of their own or even entering into the wrong animation altogether, which is disappointing for a videogame that originally revealed itself to be founded on such moments."
Friends don't let friends drive drunk or buy Xbox Ones.
I'm not saying this is going to be the greatest game on the planet, but...
Saying Ninja Gaiden 2 is outdated garbage I take exception to...
Ninja Gaiden 2 was one of the most hard core game experiences this current generation. Anyone that has completed it knows that it requires skill which most other games don't to complete. I know a lot of people don't appreciate NG2, but, most really hard core hack n slash gamers do...
This guy lost credibility in his story as soon as he started slagging NG2. And if Ryse is anything like NG2 I am in all the way!
This game is turning out to be the sleeper hit the Xbox One needs. This game has been on my radar for a while, adding, this game with Deadrising 3, Forza, Crimson Dragon, and multiplatform games shows that MS really does want to diversify there lineup. Can't wait for Xbox One on day one.
So many options and a little bit of time. LOL